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Actor and TVK founder Vijay said he skipped visiting Karur victims immediately to avoid triggering unrest, but promised to meet families soon.

He asserted he did “nothing wrong,” accused ruling DMK of targeting party colleagues, and hinted at political conspiracy.

Police have booked TVK functionaries under culpable homicide and related charges, alleging Vijay’s late arrival caused the stampede.

TVK founder and actor Vijay has broken his silence days after 41 people were killed in a stampede at this rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. Vijay claimed on Tuesday that he hasn't yet visited the victims since doing so would create an "unusual situation." Challenging Chief Minister M K Stalin, Vijay said the CM could "do anything to him," but not his party colleagues.

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